Trade Routes The Panama Canal, with its unique location at the narrowest point between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, has had a far- reaching effect on world economic and commercial developments throughout most of this century.
Benoit murdered his wife and son on June 22, 2007, and hanged himself two days later. Research suggests depression and brain damage from numerous concussions are likely contributing factors leading to the crime.
While studying with Moreau, one of Matisse's models, Caroline Jabloud, became his lover and in 1894 gave birth to their illegitimate daughter Marguerite. When his relationship with Jabloud ended three years later, Matisse took legal custody of the child. In his desire to provide Marguerite with a suitable mother, he quickly married attractive 26-year-old Amelie Parayre on 1/08/1898, who agreed to adopted Marguerite.